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Offline dlmwtvl

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Converting to front disc brakes on my 65 Skylark.
« on: January 01, 2017, 10:47:59 AM »
I would like to gather the parts necessary to convert my 65 Skylark to front disc brakes.
I am told that any 68 to 72 GM A-body will have the parts I need.
I would like to use OE parts. The aftermarket may or not fit with the Buick 14" mag wheels.
Is this correct, and, does anyone have these parts that they would like to sell?
I assume the spindle, backing plate, rotor, caliper, and brake hose, for each side, would do it.
I already have the booster. I will get the proper master cyl. as well.
Any help would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
David
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1966 Le Sabre 4Dr. HT 340 2bbl.
1968 Wildcat Conv. 430
1968 Riviera 430
1965 Skylark 2Dr. Post (Now 401 4 speed)
1977 Le Sabre 2Dr. w/1970 stg.1 455
1965 Buick Skylark 2Dr. sport coupe.

Offline WkillGS

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Re: Converting to front disc brakes on my 65 Skylark.
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2017, 11:30:32 AM »
Wow, nice looking car David!!

The later disk brakes and most of the kits won't fit the '65-66 14" wheels. Unsure if they will work with the 14" Buick mags from the later 70's-80's cars, but I think they will.
Scarebird.com   offers brackets to use production parts that WILL fit the early 14" wheels.  I believe they are now avail from other vendors that used (stole?) his design.
Walt K
Eastern Pa

66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
79 Turbo Regal